Flags of Gran Verionia
 National flag of Gran Verionia | |
| Use | National flag and ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 3:2 |
| Adopted | 1682 |
| Design | A horizontal tricolour of purple, red and gold with the National Coat of Arms superimposed at the center. |
| Designer | José Miguél de Veneto |
The Flag of Gran Verionia was adopted following the Union of 1682. The flag is based on the flag of the State of Valentia, which also is a horizontal tricolour of purple, red and gold. The flag features the Coat of arms of Gran Verionia in the centre.
Symbolism and design
The colours of the tricolour, purple, red and gold are considered the national colours of Gran Verionia. The purple is the colour of royalty and tradition, and represents the heritage of the confederation. Red stands for the war-ridden history of the nation, as well as for determination and victory. Gold stands for wealth, trade and prosperity.
The coat of arms consists on an oval shield divided into three parts. The upper left quarter depicts a white castle on a hill, representing the constituent state of Kasterburg, as well as the protection and strength. The upper right quarter depicts a ship, sailing along the coast of South-East Keltia, under the star of Verion. It represents the unification of the Keltian lands under Elu Miqah, as well as the mercantile and endeavouring Verionist spirit. The lower part features the flag of Los Liberados, with the Estrellas de la Libertad. The shield is supported by the purple-red-golden banner of the State of Valentia, as well as a laurel wreath, which represents victory and virtue. The shield rests on a banner that features the motto of Gran Verionia, Libertas, meaning freedom.
History
A purple, red, gold tricolour was first flown in the State of Valentia in 1680, following its ascension to the Empire. The colours came from the coat of arms of Roberto Míran, the first Governor of Valentia. Under his predecessor, Fernando del Asturia y Vallejo, the tricolour was adopted as the official flag of the State in 1681. As the largest state of Gran Verionia, the flag was used as a template when the flag for the unified nation was drafted.
Other Flags
Gran Verionia is a confederation of two Autonomous Republics, seven States, and two Territories. Each Republic, State and Territory has its own flag, which have the status of a national ensign within the State.
Flags of Autonomous Republics
Flag of the Kasterburg Republic
Flag of the Republic of Los Liberados
State Flags
Flag of the State of Aracataca
Flag of the State of Cajamarca
Flag of the State of Cobán
Flag of the State of Cuzcatán
Flag of the State of Granada
Flag of the State of Isabella
Flag of the State of Río de Mayo
Flag of the State of Santa Carlota
Flag of the State of Souf
Flag of the State of Torosh
Flag of the State of Valentia
Flag of the State of Zacateculoca
Territorial Flags
Flag of the Free City of Chryste
Flag of the Capital Territory of Valarion
Government Flags
Standard of the Supreme Director of the Confederated States of Gran Verionia
War flag, used by the United Verionian armed forces. A black flag, with in the first quarter a horizontal tricolour of purple, red and gold.
Naval jack and ensign, used by both naval vessels and civil ships. A blue flag, with in the first quarter a horizontal tricolour of purple, red and gold.
See Also
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